Clinical Research Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh
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Job Description
Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002592)
Conducts research assessments and procedures. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to research scanning sites. Updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
Essential Functions
• Conducts research assessments/procedures, including obtain vital signs and brief medical histories, process specimens using centrifuge, perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for shipment, and assist with other clinical procedures as directed.
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants via telephone. Follows up with study participants to schedule appointments and maintain study retention.
• Reviews participants medical records, collects and codes surveys, and verifies active status for participants.
• Attends relevant meetings, and provides detailed written and verbal reports on participant status.
• Collects pertinent information and updates data bases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
• Escorts subjects/participants to research scanning sites.
• Maintains and organizes laboratory and related study supplies.
Physical Effort
Light.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant I
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Clinical Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Standard M-F, 8:30-5, but may require earlier or later hours depending on study visits.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter